Jim Hartsell

Tango Jim Hartsell

When Sam Reston answers his phone and Harry, his best friend from college, tells him he is in town, Sam agrees to meet him for a drink (or two) and a chance to catch up. This reunion sets in motion a chain of events that eventually uncovers the real story of how Lawrence, the third member of their trio, died that night in Memphis sixteen years ago. Sam works at a bookstore and the local public radio station, and only has one secret - he's learning the tango. The classes are an hour-long exercise in sensuality, a distinct and welcome contrast to the rest of his weekly routine. The unexpected visit from Harry leaves Sam literally holding the bag, a satchel that puts an unwilling Sam on the edge of one of Harry's shady schemes. When Rochelle, a casual friend, finds out about the dance lessons, Sam's life gets even more complicated, and the revelation of Rochelle's secret from her past and Harry's bombshell about Lawrence's death leave Sam wishing he could escape to the mysterious valley just outside of town he had stumbled upon during a late night drive. Tango is a short suspense novel with a light touch of romance.